{"id":58,"date":"2018-11-15T00:07:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T00:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2020-03-23T17:39:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T17:39:33","slug":"dentist-in-norwood-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/15\/dentist-in-norwood-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Norwood Gives 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"fourAs the holiday season zooms by, you are busy making purchases, planning for gatherings and decorating, but your dentist in Norwood says don\u2019t forget about protecting your oral health. In the midst of enjoying the festivities, there are 5 tips you should keep in mind to prevent<\/a> any unwanted holiday dental emergencies.<\/p>\n

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Tip #1 \u2013 If It\u2019s Hard, Avoid It<\/h2>\n

While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body, it can still be damaged. Attempting to eat hard candy, certain nuts or accidentally biting into a popcorn kernel, can lead to a broken tooth and a dental emergency.<\/p>\n

As a general rule of thumb, if the item you\u2019re considering is as hard or harder than your teeth, it\u2019s best to avoid it.<\/p>\n

Tip #2 \u2013 Don\u2019t Let Bacteria Accumulate<\/h2>\n

Bacteria are the antitheses of your oral health, and when you consume foods with higher amounts of sugar, they cling to the leftovers and feed on them. As the bacteria digest and absorb the sugar, acids are released that can contribute to tooth decay and gum tissue damage.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways to limit your sugar consumption:<\/p>\n